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Rematch of 2021 WALA PA. Fight of the Year Wilfredo Pagan vs. Carlos Marrero, III headlines “New England’s Future VIII” Dec. 18th in Webster, Massachusetts

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Worcester, Misa. (Nobyembre 29, 2021) – The rematch of the unofficial 2021 New England Fight of the Year will headline the December 18th “New England Future VIII” event, gipresentar sa Rivera Promotions Kalingawan (RPE), highlighting Webster’s (MA) first professional boxing event in 27 ka tuig, at Webster Town Hall.

Puerto Rico-native Wilfredo “El Sucaro” Pagan (6-1-1, 3 KOs), fighting out of Southbridge (MA), and Bridgeport’s (CT) Carlos Marrero, III (2-6-2), fought to an entertaining 6-round split draw this past August 14th sa Worcester (MA).

“I am very excited we were able to get the rematch between Pagan and Marrero so quick,” RPE promoter Jose Antonio Rivera commented. “These two warriors put their heart and soul in their last fight and the fans were not disappointed. As a promoter these are the type of fights we love to put together. We are 3 weeks away from another great boxing event to see some talented up and coming future champions. Webster Town Hall is going to be electric!"

Pagan and Marrero will be fighting once again for the vacant New England Super Lightweight Championship in the Dec.18th 6-round main event.

The original Pagan-Marrero was non-stop, action-packed throw-down which the judges’ scored 58-56 in favor or Pagan, 55-59 for Marrero, ug 57-57. The scoring was originally announced as a split-decision win for Marrero but, in retrospect, both fighters have taken the emotional outcome changes in stride. Some fuel, bisan, has been poured on the fire, largely through social media.

“When the fight was done,” Pagan commented, “as a fighter, you know if your fight was won, lost or very close. It was a little close, but that I won the fight. When the decision was announced that he had won, I closed my eyes, because it reminded me of my amateur career. I definitely won a few fights, I dominated, but I didn’t get the decision. Anything can happen when it goes into the judges’ hands. The judges didn’t see me winning, okay, but then they reversed the decision. I thought that they had gotten it right and I had won, but it was announced as a draw. Kini mao ang kon unsa kini, okay, because the judges’ job isn’t as easy as people think. They saw ups and downs and had it a draw.

“II was thinking, here we go again, when it was announced a draw,” Marrero said. “For some reason, every time I fight in Massachusetts it’s always controversial. I had dropped to my knees in happiness and when the second announcement was made, I thought they were giving him the win. A draw? I’m not upset but I was surprised because I felt I had won. I went home thinking it was a draw, not a loss, and hopefully we’d have a rematch. And we do December 18th."

Pagan vs. Marrero is an example of not needing two great fighters to have a great fight. They’re evenly matched and both fighters have tremendous heart.

“People had asked if I wanted a rematch and I said, oo, I’m thinking about it because it was a draw,” Pagan offered. “I wasn’t going to say no if it was offered, but the No. 1 reason for me to fight him is for the New England Championship. As long as I fought him for the title, I was for it because I want to fight for the belt and that’s what is my target. That was my feeling at the beginning, but things changed a little, because he changed. I don’t know what people told him, I’m not some kid and I had a lot of respect for him. But then he started texting me. I don’t know if it was to spice up this fight, but he crossed the line. He said a lot he shouldn’t have said. I’ always humble and respect all fighters because they’re risking their lives. I don’t know why he said what he did, but he’s given me even more motivation. I want that belt! I’m training double to beat him and shut his month. I still have some respect for him, but it’s not the same.

“I made a lot of mistakes in our first fight and made the fight much harder than it was supposed to be. I’ve been working on adjustment and, unta, sa Disyembre 18th it will pay-off.”

“I always have a little room for improvement after a fight, and we saw some things I needed to improve for the rematch,” Marrero explained. “I’m more mentally prepared to do things and will be much smarter in the ring. Pisikal nga mga panginahanglan, I’m a lot stronger and sharper. The key for me is being mentally prepared and sharper. His (Pagan’s) opponent for his last fight fell out and my manager, Nate Torres, contacted me saying I had been offered an opportunity to fight Pagan. Without hesitation, Ako miingon og oo. I’m always in the gym and ready to fight. I came in 2-pounds under and I’m on weight right now for this fight. The only thing I had to prepare for is he’s a southpaw.

“We had a great fight. He probably thinks he won a few rounds, I felt I won the fight. He missed more and I connected with the cleaner punches the judges could see. In the third or fourth round, I hurt him with a body shot. He folded and I hit him with another good shot.”

Sa co-bahin nga panghitabo, Danbury (CT) super lightweight Omar “The Beast” Bordoy (11-1, 3 KOs) faces an opponent to be determined in the 6-round match.

Promising Boca Raton (FL) super welterweight prospect Josniel “TG” Castro (7-0, 5 KOs) is steps up in terms of quality opposition in a 6-rounder versus Lenwood “Mr. Composure” Dozier (10-28-3, 5 KOs).

Worcester super middleweight Bobby “BH3” Harris, III (3-0-1), a two-time national amateur champion and World Games Silver medalist, will meet David Rohn (0-10-1) in a 4-round super middleweight bout.

Undefeated Worcester cruiserweight prospect Derek “Hightower” Edmonds (3-0, 2 KOs), a 3-time N.E. Golden Gloves champion, has been added to the card in a 4-round bout against TBA.

Worcester middleweight Eslih Owusu (6-0, 4 KOs), a native of Ghana, faces Anthony Everett (1-0), sa Lawrence, in a 4-rounder.

Also fighting on the under undercard in 4-round matches are New Haven (CT) super lightweight Anuel Rosa (2-0, 2 KOs) vs. Stacy Anderson (0-8), and Bridgeport super lightweight Oscar Bonilla (6-3-2, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-17).

Card mao ang subject sa pagbag-o.

Ang mga tiket nagkantidad $75.00 (reserved seating) ug $45.00 (general admission) and available for purchase or by contacting Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o sa bisan unsa sa mga manggugubat.

Pultahan sa 6 sa gabii. UG, unang bout sa 7 sa gabii. UG.

Event sponsors include Shamrock Sports, Lundgren Honda, Greatest Hits Cannabis Company, Lake Shore Legal LCC Attorneys at Law, Emmloan, 616 Reality LLC, Drafters Sports Café, and Asmar Jewelz.

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Justin “Nabuang nga Tren” Gikoronahan ni Rolfe ang N.E. kampeyon sa bug-at nga timbang

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Justin “Nabuang nga Tren” Rolfe (L) gisuntok ang iyang agianan padulong sa N.E. heavyweight title
(tanan nga mga litrato sa maayong kabubut-on ni Emily Harney / Fitography)

Lakaw DINHI ALANG SA DUGANG NGA HULAGWAY:


DERRY, N.H. (August 30, 2020) – Duha ka away sa titulo sa rehiyon, gisuportahan sa daghang mga kanunay nga busy nga away, gipasiugda ang una nga hinungdan sa pro boxing sa Granite Chin Promosi gikan kaniadtong miaging Nobyembre, ‘Balik sa Derry,” kagabii (Saturday, Aug. 29), sa atubangan sa usa ka duul sa kapasidad nga panon sa mga tawo sa New England Sports Center sa Derry, New Hampshire.

Duha ka mga kampeon sa kalibutan ang mitambong aron suportahan ang mga manlalaban, wala’y pilde nga naghari sa World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Demetrio “Boo Boo” Andrade ug“Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera, ang retirado 3-time, 2-naghupot sa titulo sa dibisyon.

“Nalipay ako nga niining gabhiona gikuha namon ang usa ka lakang sa unahan padulong sa normalidad,” promoter Chris Traietti mikomentaryo. Nakatabang ang isport aron magkahiusa ang mga tawo ug karong gabii adunay kami usa ka puno nga balay uban ang mga tawo sa tanan nga lahi, mga relihiyon, ug mga kredo. Nalipay ako nga kini nga mga Amerikano nalipay sa ilang kaugalingon dinhi karong gabii.”

Justin “Nabuang nga Tren” Rolfe gikoronahan nga kampiyon sa New England heavyweight pinaagi sa 8-round nga unanimous decision Pagsubay “Titan” Johnson sa main event.

Rolfe vs.. Ang Johnson II usa ka rematch sa usa ka 6-round nga kadaghanan nga gibira kaniadtong Nobyembre sa Quincy, Massachusetts. Daghan pa ang nakapusta sa rematch, bisan, tungod kay ang N.E. naa sa linya ang titulo sa bug-at nga timbang. Boston southernpaw Johnson, ang igsoon nga lalaki ni Andrade, pamaagi nga nakaboksing, samtang si Maine-residente nga si Rolfe miabut sa paglabay sa mga bomba, ug ang ilang kalainan sa mga estilo nga gihimo alang sa usa ka makalingaw nga away.

Ang madudahon nga Johnson nagsugod sa pagpangita sa iyang han-ay sa ikaupat nga hugna, pagkonektar sa mga panagsama sama sa pagpakita ni Rolfe nga gikapoy, apan nakuha niya ang iyang ikaduha nga hangin ug nagpadayon nga agresibo, kanunay nga piningtan si Johnson sa mga lubid. Ang duha nga parehas nga katugbang nga mga manggugubat nagbalikbalik sa katunga nga bahin sa away, bisan kung gipugos ni Rolfe ang aksyon ug kontra si Johnson. Ni nagpakita nga nasakitan sa bisan unsang punto sa away., Parehas nga gibuhian sa ikawalo ug katapusang hugna, walay gibilin sa tanke. Ang wala’y hunong nga pag-atake ni Rolfe ug nahimo nga kalainan sa kini nga panagsama.

Ryan DiBartolomeo nakuha ang bakante nga titulo sa New Hampshire welterweight, pagkuha sa usa ka 6-round split decision Kris Jacobs, sa kauban nga kalihokan. “Nagpuyo ko sa Massachusetts apan tanan nakong away (3-0-1) naa sa New Hampshire ug nagbansay ako sa Nashua (NH),” DiBartolomeo nagkanayon pagkahuman sa away. “Ang pagpakig-away sa New Hampshire sama sa away sa balay ug karon ako ang New Hampshire welterweight champ.”

Dali nga nakagawas si DiBartolemeo gikan sa kanto ug wala madugay gihulog si Jacobs alang sa 8-count. Gihimo kini ni Jacobs hangtod sa pangbukas nga hugna, apan wala niya malikayan ang kusug nga tuo nga kamot sa DiBartolemeo, paminta sa ulo sa iyang mga kaatbang, sa round sa duha ka. Si Jacobs mipuyo sa ikatulo, gikuha ang lakang sa ikaupat, ug nagsugod sa pagpabiya sa iyang mga kamot sa ikalima, labi ka epektibo nga pagdunggo sa iyang agresibo nga kaaway. Ang duha ka mga manlalaban ning-ayo sa katapusan nga hugna ug gitapos sa DiBartolemeo ang pasundayag.

Champion sa New England middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr., pakigbatok sa gaan nga gibug-aton Tahuk Taylor, gipakita ang iyang kahanas nga gitakda sa labing kadaghan, blasting sa iyang kaatbang sa banig uban ang usa ka matam-is nga matul-id nga tuo, pag-usab nga adunay usa ka matahum nga wala nga kawit, ug hapit na niya isira ang pasundayag kung mag-refereeJackie Morell maloloy-on nga natapos ang away sa nahabilin nga 13-segundos sa usa ka hugna.

Bantog nga junior welterweight Mike “Daotang Tawo” OHan, Jr. gibuhat ang hapit sa tanan nga butang apan hunong gritty DeWayne Kaalam, nga gisilotan og duha ka puntos ug opisyal nga nalutaw kausa. Apan nabuhi siya, bisan pilde sa us aka lop-sided 6-round unanimous decision kay Ohan.

Bag-ong England Golden gwantes champion Francis “Frank Ang Tangke” Hogan gitangtang Kaalam sa Rashan, nga mikanaog sa canvas duha ka beses sa wala pa ihulog sa iyang suok ang toalya. Hogan taas, lanky southernpaw nga maayong nakaeskuyla ug karon 2-0 (2 KOs).

Sa usa ka madasigon nga away, undefeated nga kahayag heavyweight Edet “Papa” Kpanam (4-0, 3 KOs) walay hunong batok sa usa ka dula Saul “Kaka” Almeida, usa sa mga nag-una nga mix-martial-arts fighters sa New England. Gihulog ni Mkpanan si Almeida sa unang duha ka hugna padulong sa usa ka lisud nga 4-round unanimous decision.

Nagsaad sa gaan nga paglaum sa Boston Jonathan Depina labaw sa tanan Sunda “Ang Dili Balaan nga Kamatuuran” Desjardin, giugbok siya og sayo ug gitapos dayon siya sa usa ka blangko nga shot, aron mapaayo sa 2-0 (2 KOs).

Middleweight Anthony Concepcion midaog pinaagi sa usa ka disqualification sa ikatulo nga hugna sa diha nga ang iyang kaatbang, pro-debuting Caleb Denham, gibaliwala ang mga panudlo sa referee nga ipadayon ang away.

Middleweight Larry “Slomoshun” Smith, nakig-away gikan sa Dallas, natala ang iyang unang kadaugan sa labaw pa sa siyam ka tuig, pagkuha usa ka 4-round unanimous decision gikan Jesus “Ang juice” Cintron. Ang 41-anyos nga Smith, 0-39-2 sa panahon sa iyang walay kadaugan nga sangputanan, nahulog si Anderson sa unang hugna.


Nagsaulog si Larry Smith pagkahuman sa iyang unang kadaugan sa 9 ka tuig

Texas lightweight Bryan Vera nanuktok sa Mike Anderson nga adunay usa ka dako nga tuo nga kamot sayo sa usa ka round. Referee Leo Gerstel gilayon nga nagwagayway sa ihap pagkahuman nga naigo ni Anderson ang banig. Vera, nga naila sa iyang pag-apil Ang Nakigtigi kamatuoran sa telebisyon show, napildi ang mga world champion Sergio Mora (kaduha), unya-wala’y pilde Andy Lee ug Serhiy Dzinziruk sa panahon sa iyang 16 nga tuig nga pro career.

Beterano nga junior middleweight Pangpang “Salamangkero” McPherson wala’y limbong alang Tyrone “Kamot nga Bato” Luckey tungod kay na disqualify siya sa ikaduhang hugna ni referee Morrell alang sa balik-balik nga pagkupot.

Ang pagbukas sa gabii usa ka tugma sa cruiserweight taliwala Larry “Hitman” Pryor ug Francisco Neto. Wala magdugay alang kang Pryor, kinsang ig-agaw ang naulahi, Hall of Famer Aaron “Hawk” Pryor, ibutang ang Neto nga adunay maayong pagkabutang sa wala nga kawit. Gibuntog ni Neto ang ihap apan nagbarug sa wobbly nga mga paa, nag-una sa referee nga si Gerstel aron ihunong ang away sa 35 segundos nga marka sa opening round.

Bug-os nga mga resulta sa ubos:


OPISYAL RESULTA
PANGUNANG PANGHITABO – VACANT BAG-ONG ENGLAND. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Justin Rolfe (4-1-1, 3 KOs), Fairfield, KANAKO
WDEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74)
Tracey Johnson (4-8-6, 0 KOs), Boston, MA
(Rolfe nagdaog sa N.E. heavyweight title)

CO-FEATURE – VACANT BAG-ONG HAMPSHIRE WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Ryan DiBartolomeo (3-0-1, 1 KO), Leominster, MA
WDEC6 (59-54, 59-54, 56-57)
Kris Jacobs (2-1-1, 0 KOs), Pagkahulog sa Suba, MA
(Nagdaog si DiBartolomeo sa bakanteng N.H. titulo sa welterweight)

CRUISERWEIGHTS
Larry Pryor (12-22, 6 KOs), Frederickson, MD
WTKO1 (0.35)
Francisco Neto (1-9), Woburn, MA

KAHAYAG heavyweights
Kendrick Ball, Jr. (15-1-2, 11 KOs), Worcester, MA

Tahuk Taylor (3-12-1, 1 KO), Greensboro, NC

Edet Mkpanam (4-0, 3 KOs), Bag-ong Bedford, MA
WDEC4 (40-35, 39-36, 39-36)
Saul Almeida (0-12), Framingham, MA

Bryan Vera (27-16, 17 KOs), Auston, TX
WKO1 (1:01)
Mike Anderson (0-6), Philadelphia, PA

Middleweights
Francis Hogan (2-0, 2 KOs), Weymouth, MA
WTKO1 (1:37)
Rashan Blackburn (8-54-2, 4 KOs), Columbus, OH

Larry Smith (11-44-2, 7 KOs), Dallas, TX
WEC4 (40-35, 40-36, 40-36)
Jesus Javier Cintron (1-14-2, 0 KOs), Asbury Park, NJ

Anthony Concepcion (5-0-1, 4 KOs). Providence, RI
WDQ3 (152)
Caleb Denham (0-1, 0 KOs), Kapatagan sa Jamaica, MA

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Tyrone Luckey (10-12-4, 7 KOs), Gamay nga Egg Harbour, NJ
WDQ2 (2:51)
Cliff McPherson (2-41-1, 1 KO), Cleveland, OH

Mike Ohan, Jr. (10-1, 5 KOs), Holbrook, MA
WDEC6 (60-52, 59-54, 59-54)
DeWayne Kaalam (7-54-2, 3 KOs), Indianapolis, SA
Lightweight
Jonathan Depina (2-0, 2 KOs), Boston, MA
WKO1 (2:17)
Theo Desjarden (0-12), Wrentham, MA
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Boxing saved the life of Two-Division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

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Colorado Springs, Lap. (Hunyo 4, 2020) – Like many boxers, duha-ka-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.

“Absolutely,” Rivera agreed. “After my mom passed away when I was 10 ka tuig ang panuigon, I gave up on life and my decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in the wrong direction.

“I never thought I had a future until I started boxing. It’s hard to say what I’d be doing if I had never boxed, but by the way I was living, I’d probably be in jail or dead by now.”

Born in Philadelphia, Rivera lived in Puerto Rico and Springfield, MA, prior to him moving to Worcester, MA, where he met a man who helped change his life, Carlos Garcia, who was in charge of a special boxing program at the Worcester Boys & mga babaye Club.

Rivera had started boxing at the age of 14 ½ in a basement with his friend, Felix Lopez.  He had fallen in love with boxing after watchingRoberto Duran upset“Sugar” Ray Leonard in their first fight. The young Puerto Rican-American specifically used his amateur boxing experience to prepare for the professional ranks. Garcia, who is in the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame, put him in a novice match after only one amateur fight in order to put Rivera on the fast track, because he understood that Rivera dreamed of becoming a world champion as a professional. Rivera finished with a 35-15 amateur nga rekord, highlighted by a bronze medal performance at the PAL Nationals.

“I never had big amateur aspirations but, siyempre, I wanted to win every fight I competed in,” Rivera said. “Once I didn’t qualify for the Olympic Trials, my plan was to turn pro. I didn’t know how much the amateurs would groom me to be a successful professional boxer. I’m glad I listened to my coaches, otherwise I would have turned pro earlier, because I would get frustrated with the politics of the amateurs. I hated losing, but I hated losing even more when I knew that I should have won. After three years together (with Garcia) in the amateurs and gaining a great wealth of experience traveling all over New England, the country and even fighting in Canada, I saw all types of styles and talented boxers that helped me as a pro. Carlos is like a father figure to me and during all of our training and travels, he was always in my head, building me up to become a good boxer, but also to help me become a better man.”

Sa Nobyembre 7, 1992, Rivera made his pro debut, pagtuktok saFrancisco Mercedes in the second round. He went on to win his first 23 pro bouts, including the Massachusetts State welterweight title in 1995. His first pro loss was to veteran Philadelphia fighterWillie Wise (20-3-4), who won a controversial 10-round split decision at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. Rivera had proven that he was more than a prospect in his first loss, losing a close decision (98-95, 94-97, 94-96) to an opponent that upset Mexican iconJulio Cesar Chavez (102-3-2) only three years later.

Showing the same resiliency that stayed with Rivera his entire career, two fights later Rivera stoppedGilberto Flores in two rounds to capture the International Boxing Organization (IBO) world welterweight championship. Rivera extended his new win streak to seven, before losing back to back fights. Four fights later, bisan, Rivera registered his first statement victory in 2001, pagtuktok saFrankie Randall (55-10-1) sa 10th round to retain his North American Boxing Association (Usab) crown in his first defense.

Now promoted by legendary Don King, Rivera traveled across the Atlantic Ocean in September 2003 to Germany, where few Americans were able to win. Rivera proved early that he meant business, dropping previously undefeatedMichel Trabant in the second round en route to winning a 12-round majority decision for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA).  His reign, Apan, didn’t last long. In his first defense, Rivera lost a 12-round split decision at home in Worcester to challengerLuis Collazo (24-1)

Rivera moved up one weight class for his next fight, showing the resiliency that was a staple during his career for his next fight, also at home, against WBA junior middleweight World championAlexandro Garcia (25-1).

In his next fight and first defense of his third world title, Rivera was stopped for the first time in his pro career, by new champTravis Simms (24-0), and then he was knocked out byDaniel Santos (24-0) in round eight of their WBA junior middleweight title eliminator.

Rivera retired in 2008 only to make a comeback in 2001, after which he retired again until returning for two fights in Worcester to complete his pro career with 50 away, the last coming at the age of 46.

“Jose’s USA Boxing experiences shaped him into the man of character he is today, sa sulod ug sa gawas sa singsing,"MiingonChris Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Director. “He took the road less traveled for a world champion, and in doing so he showcased his toughness and perseverance that made him a great example for today’s USA Boxers.”

USA Boxing Alumni Association

Created to champion lifelong, mutually beneficial relationships between USA Boxing and its alumni, –boxers, officials, coaches and boxing fans — The Alumni Association connects generations of champions, inspiring and giving back to USA Boxing’s future boxing champions, sa ug gikan sa mga singsing.

The USA Boxing Alumni Association is open to anyone who has a love for boxing and would like to stay connected with amateur boxing. Members are granted access to a wide variety of special events hosted by the Alumni Association, including its annual USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame reception.

To join the Alumni Association, simply register atalumni@usaboxing.org for a $40.00 per year membership fee. New members will receive a T-shirt, keychain and e-wallet.

Rivera was a true working world champion. Few world champions also had full-time jobs during their title reigns. Rivera used vacation time, as well as personal and sick days, when he went to training camp for some of his major fights.

“I always had a good work ethic growing up,” he explained. “When I moved to Worcester at 16 ka tuig ang panuigon, I lived by myself: school, work, and then to the Boys & Girls Club to train. I kept the same work ethic I had at 19 when I turned pro. I became a father at 20, so providing for my family was essential. Although it was hard, I knew boxing wasn’t going to last forever, and I was lucky enough to find a good job working for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Trial Courts. It made for long days when I was training, especially when I was fighting for or defending my world championships. In the end, bisan, keeping my job was the best decision I could have made for me and my family.”

Rivera. who was an Associate Court Officer for years and promoted last year to Assistant Chief Court Officer, is still involved in boxing. He and his oldest son, A.J. Rivera, own and operate a boxing promotional company, Rivera Promotions Entertainment, to give young fighters in his area opportunities to fight more often and at home. Jose occasionally drops by the Boys & Girls Club to visit his former coaches, Garcia andRocky Gonzalez, to support their young talent. He also goes to his friendKendrick Ball’s gym, Camp Be Right, to give young fighters there a few tips and to keep in shape (not for another comeback).

Jose Antonio Rivera will be best known for his toughness and determination, which led him into a different life, including three world championships and a wonderful life he never would have enjoyed.

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ABOUT USA BOXING:  The mission of USA Boxing shall be to enable United States’ athletes and coaches to achieve sustained competitive excellence, develop character, support the sport of boxing, and promote and grow Olympic style boxing in the United States. The responsibility of USA Boxing is not only to produce Olympic gold, but also oversee and govern every aspect of amateur boxing in the United States.

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Ang West Point Boxing Fall Classic Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Mobalik Nobyembre. 10

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Anthony sa Malden, Misa.

Boston, Misa. (Oktubre 14, 2019) - Ang National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) ipresentar ang "West Point Fall Classic" sa Domingo, Nobyembre 10, sa Anthony ni sa Malden, Massachusetts.

Ang mga miyembro sa West Point boxing team makigkompetensya kontra sa mga boksingero sa amateur gikan sa USA Boxing New England, Unibersidad sa Connecticut, Trinity College, College sa Hartford, ug University of Massachusetts.

"Kami naghinamhinam alang sa umaabot nga panghitabo nga adunay mga labing maayo nga mga atleta sa kolehiyo sa Northeast,"MiingonEric Buller, Presidente sa National Collegiate Boxing Association ug miyembro sa USA Boxing Board of Direktor. "Malipayon usab kami nga mag-uban usab sa pipila nga labing makapadani nga lokal nga mga atleta. Kini ang kadaugan alang sa tanan nga motambong:  lokal nga mga atleta, umaabot nga mga lider sa America, dedikado nga mga coach ug opisyal, alamat sa boksing, maayo nga lugar ug maayo nga aksyon sa singsing. Salamat sa Anthony sa pag-host sa amon ug sa tanan nga nagtrabaho pag-ayo aron mahimo kini nga panghitabo sa dakong kalampusan. ”

Ang Kadete sa Senior Militar sa Estados UnidosLuca LoConte Botis, nga nangayog gikan sa duol nga Winchester (MA), ipakita sa kung unsa ang lagmit nga iyang katapusan nga lokal nga kompetisyon sa boksing.

Usa ka 2015 graduate sa Winchester High School, kung diin nakuha niya ang nasud sa cross school, swimming ug sa gawas sa track team. Si Botis suportahan sa usa ka dako nga contingent sa pamilya ug mga higala.

Ang usa ka pasidungog alang sa USA Boxing Alumni Association usab sa gripo, lakip ang mga pagpakita sa 1988 Olympic gold medalistRay Mercer, Referee sa International Boxing Hall of FameSteve Smoger, tig-apil sa tulo nga higayon nga Lumba sa Tuig"Irish" Micky Ward (Lowell, MA), three-time two division world champion"El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera(Worcester, MA), ug kanhing New England amateur champion ug naghari sa IBA super welterweight championGreg “Ang Biktima” Vendetti (Stoneham, MA).

Pultahan sa 2 sa gabii. UG, unang bout nga gikatakda alang sa 3 sa gabii. UG.

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Jose Antonio Rivera Dedicates “Quest For 50” to Worcester Boys & mga babaye Club

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(L-R) – Jose Antonio Rivera, current WBC Youth super lightweight champion Jermaine Ortiz
(11-0, 6 KOs) and Carlos Garcia


Worcester, BATO (Mayo 16, 2019) – Tulo ka-panahon, duha-ka-division world champion “Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera is dedicating his 50th pro away, the last in his hometown of Worcester, to the Boys & Girls Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. A portion of the proceeds from “Quest For 50,” presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, will benefit the Boys & mga babaye Club.

The 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs) faces former WFC champion Travis “Sweet Feet” Scott (19-5, 5 KOs), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester.

Rivera, a full-time court officer in Worcester, has had a special relationship for more than 30 years with the Worcester Boys & Girls Club and its director of boxing, Carlos Garcia, nga mao ang “The Godfather of Worcester Boxing.”

Rivera moved to Worcester from Springfield 30 years ago at the age of 16 to pursue a boxing career, which included being coached by Garcia. Rivera had siblings and other relatives living in Worcester and after living with an aunt for a month, Jose moved into an apartment with another boxer, four-time national amateur champion Bobby Harris.

“The Worcester Boys & Girls Club helped me stay off the streets so I could focus on my dream of becoming world champion,” Rivera remembered. “It was a place for me and so many others to go and be safe. Kids, not just boxers, can be kids there, where they don’t have to worry about what’s happening in the streets.

“Carlos has played a tremendous part of my life and so many others, influencing us not only to become good boxers, but to be good people in the community. That was always so important to him and he emphasized being a good person. Gibuhat ko ang akong labing maayo. He was always fair across the board and gave us all opportunities. He took a liking to me and brags that he never had to throw me out of the Boys & mga babaye Club. I graduated from high school and went after my dream in 1992 when I turned pro. Carlos is big in amateur boxing, but not so much with pros, because he doesn’t have the time to train pros. I made sure that when turned pro, tough, that he was part of my team. And he’s still a big part of my team and life.”

The number of Worcester youths Garcia has had a positive effect on, life-changing in many respects, is countless. One of those many people is Jose’s longtime friend and his current head trainer, Sean Fitzgerald, who retired as a boxer in 2001 uban sa usa ka 29-2-2 pro record. “Fitzy” remembers the fir time he read the sign over the door in the gym at the Boys & mga babaye Club: “Better to seat than bleed.”

Fitzy lived with his father when his parents divorced and at the age of 10, his father sent him to the Boys & Girls Club to attend an after-school program. “Fitzy” said he had to earn his way into Garcia’s good graces.

“Carlos didn’t talk to me for the first 5-6 weeks,” Fitzgerald explained. “Unya, he put me in the ring as a sparring partner, and I was badly beaten. I had a bloody nose and black eye, but the next day I came back, and the rest is history. Carlos was a great mentor, rough at times, but always there for you. I remember seeing the boxing team jackets. It intrigued me. When I got my jacket and started wearing it, I got respect from everybody, and then I knew that I belonged. I learned a lot about life at the Boys & mga babaye Club, being with there with people from different generations and cultures. I met many friends there who I never would have met.

“The Boys & Girls Club is safe. I was from a tough area in Worcester. My father worked and it was easy to get in trouble with no supervision. Carlos stayed on top of me to graduate from school and if I was home sick, he come buy with chicken soup to make sure I was alright. My father was in my life big-time, but I joke that I had two moms growing up, my father and Carlos. Going to the Boys & Girls Club was something to look forward to every day.

“Carlos always taught us to never make the mistakes he did in life. He wanted us to go to school, stay out of trouble, and be a good person. He’s helped so many people over the years. Look around Worcester and you’ll see them: police and court officers, fire fighters, and so many others. The Boys & Girls Club was a great experience for me and so many other kids from Worcester.”


(L-R) – Ray Semidei, Carlos Garcia and Jose Antonio Rivera

Garcia has been the director of boxing at the Worcester Boys & Girls Club since 1982. Two year ago, Garcia was inductred into the National Golden Gloves Hall of Fame.

“Never in his life has Jose even raised his voice to me,” Garcia commented. “He treats me like his father and he’s like one of my sons. There aren’t not too many guys like him and he’s so well respected in the community. He came to Worcester from Springfield to train with ne and stayed with me. Jose helps everyone and now he’s promoting to help local boxers.

“We’re at the Boys & Girls Club to and that’s the way it really is here. It’s so good to see so many in this community who’ve gone through our boxing program and are good people, good husbands, good parents. It makes me feel so proud. ‘Fitzy’ was a hyper kid. He’s a real gentleman who now does so much for kids here. I’ve never had a signed contract with any of the pro boxers I’ve worked with because I trust them.”

Donations may be sent to the Worcester Boys & Girls Club by going online atwww.bgcworcester.org and proceed to “Be a donor” page, mail a check (payable to the Boys & Girls Club of Worcester, Attention: Liz Hamilton, 65 Tainter St., Worcester, MA 01610), or drop-off donations at its new clubhouse.

An All-Massachusetts clash pits welterweights Khiry “TNT” Todd (8-1, 6 KOs), sa Lynn, and New Bedford’s Ray Oliveira, Jr. (8-2, 1 KO), the son of New England boxing favorite“Sucra” Ray Oliveira (8-1, 1 KO), in the four-round, co-featured event..

For the first time in his young career, Danbury, CT welterweight Omar “Ang Mananap nga Mapintas” Bordoy, Jr. (7-1, 2 KOs) will be coming off a loss to fight Tyrone “Kamot nga Bato” Luckey (9-10-3, 7 KOs) sa usa ka unom-ka-round bout.

Brooklyn Sidney “Keelo” Mccow (6-8, 3 KOs) ug Augustine “Mabangis” Maura (6-5-3, 3 KOs), sa Lawrence, MA, will battle in a six-rounder for the vacant New England junior welterweight title.

Other undercard bouts, all four-rounders, include Seven-round bouts scheduled on the undercard include Worcester’s popular Owen Minor (1-0, 1 KOs), the top Massachusetts heavyweight prospect in years, vs. Alejandro Santiago (0-4), sa Tampa; promising Worcester welterweight Eslih Owusu (1-0) vs. Springfield, MA veteran Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KOs); East Providence, RI much anticipated pro-debut of Si Elias Peixotovs. Bronx lightweight Danny Morales (0-8); flashy Hartford, CT junior welterweight “The Special One” Sharad Collier (1-0-1, 1 KO), ang 2-time nga N.E, Golden Gloves champion, vs.Anthony Everett (1-7), sa Lawrence, MA; Worcester featherweight Philip Davis (1-1-1) vs. New Bedford’s Henry Garcia (0-2-1); and Methuen, MA lightweight Luka Lannuccilliwill make his pro debut against an opponent to be determined.

Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.

Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $70.00 (ringside), $55.00 (mezzanine) ug $40.00 (general admission), are onsale and available to purchase at www.ThePalladium.net, the Palladium box office, o pinaagi sa pagkontak sa Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera
(anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o sa bisan unsa sa mga manggugubat.

Pultahan sa 6 sa gabii. UG, unang bout 7 sa gabii. UG.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Worcester Boys’ and Girls’ Club.

Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Championsofhealth.usana.com, Raindrop Liquor, Michelob Ultra, Bay State Savings Bank, Vocero Hispano, Massachusetts Pirates, Office Mac, Chieftain Liquors, realtor Pamela LaPorte, and Grille 57.
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3-panahon, 2-division world champion Jose Antonio Rivera returns with a bang KO winner in his first fight in 7 ka tuig

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Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-division world champion
“Ang Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
OPISYAL RESULTA
THE CHAMP IS BACK: referee Bob Benoit (L) and Jose Antonio Rivera

Worcester, Misa. (August 19, 2018) – Seven years after his last fight, “Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Sabado) sa headline “Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, sa Ang Palladium sa Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Tulo ka-panahon, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry “Slomoshun: Smith (10-38-1, 7 KOs) from the opening bell and he never let up.

 

 

 

It took a few rounds for Rivera to wear off the rust, but he fed Smith a steady diet of body shots, gradually breaking down his opponent, as he won round after round on points. Twice in the sixth round it looked like Smith was done, but the tough Texan showed a lot of heart to survive.

 

 

 

Katapusan, Rivera closed the show in the seventh round, when Smith broke his hand in the fifth round and was unable to continue, kneeling in his corner, obviously in pain.

 

 

 

“I’ve always been tough,” Rivera said after the fight, “but I was a little rusty. He tested me early but, once he saw I wasn’t going anywhere and knew he was in for a fight. I started warming up in the fourth round. I was always a 12-round fighter. I didn’t know he broke his hand until after the fight. Mibati ko og dakong. We gave a good fight to the fans who have always supported me.”

 

 

 

“I give myself a C+ tonight. I’m going to talk with my family, but I’m thinking about one more fight, to make it 50 for his pro career).”

 

 

 

Jose Antonio Rivera (R) had a successful comeback fight

 

 

 

Sa co-bahin nga panghitabo, Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KOs) demolished Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-4), flooring him with a right uppercut and soon after finished him with a vicious body shot for a technical-knockout victory in the opening round. The popular Ball was fighting at home for the first time as a professional

 

 

 

The rematch between Worcester junior middleweight Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 KOs) ug Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KOs) ended in the same fashion as their first encounter did three years ago. Also fighting at home for the first time, Gray blasted out his game opponent, cracking him with a picture-perfect, left-fight combination that put Fernandez on his back. Fernandez beat the count, but referee Bob Benoit halted the action.

 

 

Southbridge, MA junior middleweight Wilfredo “ang Sucaro” pagano nga (5-0, 3 KOs) nagpabilin nga undefeated, using a relentless body attack to drop Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KOs) sa tulo ka higayon, the last ending the fight midway through the third round.

 

 

 

Springfield, MA junior gaan Joshua Orta (1-0, 1 KO) turned in an impressive pro debut in a barn-burner that ended when (1-8-1, 1 KO), of Worcester, was unable to continue fighting after the third round.

 

 

 

Worcester welterweight Eslih Owuso (1-0) pitched a shutout in his pro debut, decking veteran Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KOs) kaduha sa ikaduhang round, en rota ngadto sa usa ka unanimous decision nga kadaugan.

 

 

 

In the opening bout of the night, 45-anyos nga Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (5-14-1, 2 KOs) nagpatulo Patrick Leal (0-5) 10-seconds into the fight, once more later in the opening round, and stopped him in the second. Oritz, fighting out of Springfield, MA by way of Puerto Rico, was fighting for the first time in five years, and he registered his first victory in seven.

Opisyal nga mga sangputanan sa ubus:

 

OPISYAL RESULTA

 

PANGUNANG PANGHITABO – Middleweights

Jose Antonio Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), Worcester, MA

WTKO 7 (1:07)

Larry Smith (10-38-1, 7 KOs), Dallas, Texas

 

 

 

CO-FEATURE – SUPER middleweights

Kendrick Ball, Jr. (10-1-2, 7 KOs), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:21)

Fabian Valdez (2-4, 0 KOs), Cananea Sonora, Mexico

 

 

 

MIDDLWEIGHTS

Jose Angel Ortiz (5-13-1, 2 KOs), Springfield, MA

WTKO2 (1:03)

Patrick Leal (0-5), Somerville, MA.

 

 

 

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS

Khiary Gray (16-4, 12 KOs), Worcester, MA

WTKO1 (2:27)

Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-34, 4 KOs), Brockton, MA

 

 

 

Wilfredo Pagan (5-0, 3 KOs), Southbridge, MA

WTKO3 (1:29)

Engelberto Valenzuela (11-15, 3 KOs), Agua Prieta, Mexico

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHTS

Eslih Owusu (1-0), Worcester, MA

WDEC4 (40-34, 40-35, 40-36)

Bryan Abraham (6-31-2, 6 KOs), Schenectady, NY

 

 

 

 

JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHTS

Joshua Orta 1-0, 1 KO), Springfield, MA

WTKO3 (3:00)

Edwin Rosado (1-8-1, 1 KO), Worcester, MA

 

 

 

 

Event sponsors included Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings

Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57.

 

 

 

A portion of the proceeds was donated to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.

IMPORMASYON:

Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChinPromotions

Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin

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New “Homecoming” opponent for headliner “Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera

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Homecoming
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-division world champion
“Ang Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
Kini nga Biyernes night at The Palladium in Worcester, MA

Worcester, Misa. (August 15, 2018) – Tulo ka-panahon, duha-ka-division world champion “Ang Gallo” Jose Rivera has a new opponent for his comeback fight this Friday night in “Homecoming”, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), sa Ang Palladium sa Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs), who was matched against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan, didn’t find out until yesterday (Martes) that Galvan had broken a finger the night before. Texas veteran Larry “Slomoshun” Smith (10-37-1, 7 KOs) is the late replacement for Rivera in the eight-round main event.

 

 

 

“I am not a fan of late changes,” Rivera miingon, “but at this point it’s either that or no fight, and I’ve trained too hard not to fight.”

 

 

 

Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut.

 

 

 

The name of the event is “Homecoming” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.

 

 

 

Super middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Gray(15-4, 11 KOs), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball faces Mexican Fabian “El Lobo” Valdez (2-3) sa kauban nga kalihokan, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) mga nawong Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.

 

 

 

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “ang Sucaro” pagano nga (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14, 3 KOs), Springfield’s (MA) pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KOs) ug Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Somerville’s (MA) Patrick Leal (0-4).

 

 

 

Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $75.00 (ringside) ug $45.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ThePalladium.net o ang Palladium kahon buhatan (general admission lamang), o pinaagi sa pagkontak sa Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o sa bisan unsa sa mga manggugubat.

 

 

 

Pultahan sa 6 sa gabii. UG, unang bout 7 sa gabii. UG.

 

 

 

Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).

 

 

 

A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.

 

IMPORMASYON:

Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions

Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin

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“Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera “Homecoming” Open Workout Photo Gallery

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Homecoming
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-division world champion
“Ang Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
“Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera
“Homecoming” Open Workout
Photo Gallery
Ang Champ mao ang pagbalik – Jose Antonio Rivera
Photo Gallery below – all pictures courtesy of Cristian Nunez
Worcester, Misa. (August 9, 2018) — Tulo ka-panahon, duha-ka-division world champion “Ang Gallo” Jose Rivera held an open workout yesterday at Camp Get Right in Worcester, MA, in preparation for his comeback fight August 17, main event “Homecoming, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), sa Ang Palladium sa Worcester, Massachusetts.
Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) headlines against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs) sa walo ka hugna nga punoan nga kalihokan.
The name of the event is “Homecoming” because five fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals: Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs), junior middleweight Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) and pro-debuting Eslih Owusu.
Ball, Jr. and Owusu, along with nearby Southbridge’s Wilfredo “El Sacaro” pagano nga ug Worcester's Edwin Rosado, joined Rivera at last night’s open workout.
Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $75.00 (ringside) ug $45.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ThePalladium.net o ang Palladium kahon buhatan (general admission lamang), o pinaagi sa pagkontak sa Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o sa bisan unsa sa mga manggugubat.
Pultahan sa 6 sa gabii. UG, unang bout 7 sa gabii. UG.
Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).
A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.
IMPORMASYON:
Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions
Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera, @Granite_Chin

(L-R) — Co-promoter Chuck Shearns & Jose Antonio Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera with Kendrick Ball, Jr. being interviewed in background

Jose Antonio Rivera

Jose Antonio Rivera
Kendrick Ball, Jr.
Kendrick Ball, Jr.
Kendrick Ball, Jr.
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“Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera to headline “Homecoming”

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August 17 sa Ang Palladium sa Worcester, MA
“Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald

 

Worcester, Misa. (Hulyo 31, 2018) – A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, “Ang Gallo” Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 sa headline “Homecoming”, gipresentar sa mga Promosi nga Granite Chin (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), sa Ang Palladium sa Worcester, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) has already lost more than 30 libra, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs) sa walo ka hugna nga punoan nga kalihokan.

 

 

 

Sa 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, pagpahunong Gilberto Flores sa ikaduhang round. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, lungsod nga natawhan paborito Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.

 

 

 

In front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera capped his boxing career by winning a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Alejandro Garcia(25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.

 

 

 

“The idea to return to the ring started with my son. A.J., and I talking about chasing history,” Rivera mipasabut. “We are not able to put that together right now (A.J. was born with Spina Bifida and he was unable to secure medical clearance in time for the Aug. 17th show.), but because of my hard work these last six months, I felt that it was only fitting to continue with my fight.

 

 

 

“Granite Chin Promotions has been very instrumental to make sure that this show is put together in the most professional manner possible. I won’t think our promotional company (Jos and A.J. own and operate RPE Promotions Entertainment) would have been able to pull this off. All the negotiations had to be done and me training the only way I know how, at a championship level, would have been too much for us to handle.”

 

 

 

Mga Pagpasiugda sa Granite Chin’ kauban nga tigpasiugda Chuck Shearns dugang pa, “When Jose and I started talking about his ring return, I was the last person to think he was crazy. We were friends during his championship days and I know how incredibly committed and disciplined Jose is. Ako nakig-away sa 49 ka tuig ang panuigon, not to compare myself to the level Jose has been on, but I know that it can be done. What everyone should know is how well Jose has taken care of himself during his thirties and into his forties. Did I ever think that Chris (Traietti, GCP co-promoter) and I would be co-promoting Jose’s comeback? Buhata Dili, but I’m happy to be involved and I will support him as far as he wants to take this. He’s been training like he’s 25 and Jose’s going to surprise some people.”

 

 

 

During Rivera’s title reigns, unlike other world champions, he also held a full-time job as a court officer in the Massachusetts Trial Court, a position in Worcester that he still holds 17 years later. Between working and training, never mind his family responsibilities, Jose somehow manages to balance everything in his extremely busy life.

 

 

 

“Let’s just say it makes for a busy schedule,” Rivera remarked. “I am committed to taking care of my family and will do whatever it takes. I usually run before work and train after work. Starting early and finishing late makes for busy days, but the job needs to get done. Karon, I’m in the middle of the hardest period of training. The week of the fight is more about preparing mentally and making weight. There’s nothing you can do the week of the fight to help you get into better shape.”

 

 

 

Rivera isn’t under any illusions that his comeback will lead to another major world title. The plan is for him to have two more fights to reach a total of 50 ingon sa usa ka pro, but he’s taking things one fight at a time, and he still hopes his next fight, tentatively slated for later this year, will be on the same card as his son’s pro debut.

 

 

 

Rivera last fought in 2011, taking an eight-round decision over Paul Mpendo, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The battle-tested Galvan, his Aug. 17th opponent from Indiana, has fought other world champions, Apil na Zab Juda, Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr., Jorge Paez ug Pablo Spadafora.

 

 

 

“I hear he comes to fight and that he likes to fool around a bit to try and get into his opponent’s head,” Rivera added. I’ve concentrated on me, my timing and focus on the game plan

 

 

 

“Training for this fight has been more mental than anything else. I have been able to reach peak performance at 45 training like I did in my prime. The most important thing is that, working with my trainer Sean Fitzgerald, I’ve been focused on making sure my timing gets better since it’s been seven years since I last fought.

 

 

 

“Ug, siyempre, it’s always a great feeling to box in front of my hometown fans. Their support is always appreciated.”

 

 

 

The name of the event is “Homecoming” because six fighters in action are from Worcester, including three who’ve never fought there before as professionals.

 

 

 

Middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 KOs), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be fighting at home in Worcester as pros for the first time in a pair of six-round bouts. Ball meets Demetrio Walker (8-21-2, 4 KOs) sa kauban nga kalihokan, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) mga nawong Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), of Brockton, MA, in a rematch of a fight won by Gray.

 

 

 

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “ang Sucaro” pagano nga (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Tba, and Worcester’s pro-debuting welterweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Bryan “The Brick” Abraham (6-30-2, 6 KOs).

 

 

 

Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $75.00 (ringside) ug $45.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ThePalladium.net o ang Palladium kahon buhatan (general admission lamang), o pinaagi sa pagkontak sa Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o sa bisan unsa sa mga manggugubat.

 

 

 

Pultahan sa 6 sa gabii. UG, unang bout 7 sa gabii. UG.

 

 

 

Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto,Championsofhealth.USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).

 

 

 

A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.

 

IMPORMASYON:

Facebook.com: /RiveraPromotionsEntertainment, /GraniteChin Promotions

Twitter: @RiveraPromoEnt @joseriverachamp @KingRivera_, @Granite_Chin

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3-panahon, 2-division World Champion “Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Homecoming” card

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Homecoming
Featuring the return of 3-time, 2-division world champion
“Ang Gallo” JOSE ANTONIO RIVERA
BIYERNES, AGOSTO 17, 2018
The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
Father-son Jose Antonio & A.J. Rivera
“Making History”
World champion’s return & son’s pro debut
August 17 sa Ang Palladium sa Worcester, MA

(L-R) Edwin Rosado, Josh Orta, Eslih Owusu, Kendrick Ball, Jr., Jimmy Burchfield, Khiary Gray, Jose Antonio Rivera, A.J. Rivera, Chuck Shearns, Jose Angel Ortiz and Wilfredo Pagan

Worcester, Misa. (Hulyo 19, 2018) – Mga Pagpasiugda sa Granite Chin (GCP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE) hosted a press conference yesterday at The Ballot Box in Worcester, Massachusetts, to make a major announcement, as well as introduce local fighters on the August 17thpro boxing card at The Palladium in Worcester.

 

 

 

Tulo ka-panahon, duha-ka-division world champion “Ang Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) is making his return in the “Making History” main event, in large part because he wanted to fight on the same card as his son, A.J. Rivera, who was to become the first pro boxer who was born with Spina Bifida. A.J., who is a rising matchmaker in New England, was unable to get medically cleared in time and he will not be fighting Aug. 17.

 

 

 

The event has been renamed, “Homecoming”, because six of the competing fighters, including Jose Antonio Rivera, live in Worcester.

 

 

 

“Subo nga,” announced promoter Chuck Shearns, who co-promotes Granite Chin Promotions with Chris Traietti, “A.J. isn’t fighting on this show because he couldn’t get medically cleared in time.”

 

 

 

“I trained hard and was within five or six pounds of my contract weight,” a disappointed A.J. Rivera mipasabut. “I passed all of the medical tests except for the CATSCAN. I fought the doctor a little and said I wanted a second opinion. Those results won’t be in time, so I can’t fight on this card.”

 

 

 

“The reason I’m coming back was to make history with my son,” Jose Antonio Rivera added. “We had talked about it a long time but, Subo, it wasn’t meant to be for A.J. for this card. He’s already part of history already as the only fighter born with Spina Bifida who fought as an amateur. I feel bad, but everything happens for a reason and as a father, my son’s safety always comes first. He will continue to be an important part of our team to make our company a success. People are thrown curveballs in life like this and we’ve regrouped to turn this into a positive. We’re still fighting for the cause (Spina Bifida).”

 

 

 

Karon 45 ka tuig ang panuigon, Rivera has already lost more than 30 libra, and he is within eight of his contracted weight for his eight-round fight against Ruben “Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs).

 

 

 

Sa 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization (IBO) World welterweight title, pagpahunong Gilberto Flores sa ikaduhang round. Six years later, he traveled to Germany to take on undefeated, lungsod nga natawhan paborito Michel Trabant (38-0) for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) World Welterweight Championship, in which Rivera won a 12-round decision and the belt.

 

 

 

Duha ka away sa ulahi, in front of nearly 10,000 hometown fans in Worcester, Rivera won a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006 over defending champion Alejandro Garcia (25-1) for the WBA World super welterweight title.

 

 

 

Middleweight Kendrick Ball, Jr. (9-1-2, 6 KOs) and junior middleweight Khiary Gray (15-4, 11 KOs), both promoted by CES Boxing, will be making their pro debuts at home in Worcester. Ball faces an opponent to be determined in the six-round co-featured event, while Gray (15-4, 11 KOs) magtigum Antonio Chaves Fernandez (9-33, 4 KOs), of Brockton, MA, also in a six rounder.

 

 

 

Undefeated light heavyweight prospect Richard “Popeye Ang marinero Tawo” Rivera (8-0, 7 KOs), nakig-away gikan sa Hartford, CT, is slated to fight in a six-round bout vs. Tba, as well as his stable mate, two-time New England Golden Gloves champion “Ang Pinili” Sharad Collier (1-0, 1 KO), who takes on his Mexican opponent, Emmanuel “Pollo” Valadez (5-4, 4 KOs), in a four-round match.

 

 

 

Also scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Springfield, MA welterweight Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz Jose Angel “KO” Ortiz (4-13-1, 1 KO) vs. Seth Basler (0-8) and pro-debuting featherweight Joshua Orta vs. Worcester’s Edwin Rosado (1-7-1, 1 KO), Southbridge, MA welterweight Wilfredo “ang Sucaro” pagano nga (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Tba, Worcester lightweight Francisco Irizarry (4-0, 2 KOs) vs. Tba, Worcester’s pro-debuting lightweight Eslih Owusu.vs. Mexican Engelberto “Guarura” Valenzuela (11-14 (3 KOs).

 

 

 

Ang tanan nga mga away ug manggugubat sa mga subject sa kausaban.

 

 

 

Ang mga tiket, nagkantidad sa $75.00 (ringside) ug $45.00 (general admission), anaa sa pagbaligya ug anaa sa pagpalit sa www.ThePalladium.net o ang Palladium kahon buhatan (general admission lamang), o pinaagi sa pagkontak sa Jose Rivera (elgallojar@gmail.com/508.864.6954), AJ Rivera (anthoneerivera@gmail.com/774.272.2269) o sa bisan unsa sa mga manggugubat.

 

 

 

Pultahan sa 6 sa gabii. UG, unang bout 7 sa gabii. UG.

 

 

 

Event sponsors include Lundgren Honda, Elm Wealth Group, Atty. Maria M. Rivera-Cotto, Championsofhealth@USANA.com, Chieftain Liquors, Centro Las America, Baystate Savings Bank, Pamela Laporte Realty, Worcester Vocero, ChrisFIT Xperience and Grille 57 (hosting the official weigh in and after party).

 

 

 

A portion of the proceeds will go to Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England.

 

 

PRESS KOMPERENSYA mga kinutlo

 

Joe Antonio Rivera: “I want to thank everybody for coming. Tomorrow is four weeks to the weigh in. It’s an important date because fighting is easy, making weight isn’t. I want to thank Granite Chin Promotions

 

 

 

“Four Worcester fighters (Ball, Gray, Irizarry and Owusu) on this card have never fought here. It’s huge having Kendrick and Khiary on this card and I’d like to thank CES Boxing for allowing them to fight here. I’m proud of Kendrick and Khiary and excited to have them fighting on this show. Chuck and Granite Chin are running this show, I’m only focused on my opponent.

 

 

 

“I’m excited to have an opponent who is coming to fight. He’s my third opponent, but that’s part of boxing. Ako sa pagbansay sa lisud nga, passed my medicals, and it’s like I’m hungry again. I haven’t fought in years, but I’ve taken good care of my body. I didn’t visualize doing this at 45. I’ve also heard that, after August 17th, there’s a possibility of a title for me by the end of this year.”

 

Chuck Shearns (GCP co-promoter): “I’m honored to be involved in this show. Jose and I have been friends for years. Months ago, this all started with a text conversation (Chuck, Jose and A.J.). A week later, it started getting serious, and then we had Jose and A.J. fighting on this card. Subo nga, A.J. isn’t fighting on this card, but the show will go on.”

 

Jimmy Burchfield (CES promoter): “What’s important is that Jose Antonio Rivera is fighting on this card and that’s why I’m allowing ‘Pepper’ (Ball) and Khiary to fight on this card. I’ve had a good relationship with Chuck and I’ve known Jose and A.J., who worked for me, for a long time. Nothing was happening in Worcester boxing for years, until Jose and A.J. started promoting here, but Worcester has always been a good fight town. All the fighters here will be proud of your victory. This is beautiful! They’ve been around him and know what he’s accomplished in life. Jose has never abused his body, he’s taken good care of himself.

 

 

 

“We (CES Boxing) had an event scheduled August 17th at Twin River (Lincoln, RI), but we moved from that date, and now everything is focused August 17th on Worcester. How could I not have my Worcester fighters on Jose Rivera’s comeback card? ‘Pepper’ and Khiary really wanted to fight on this card. These kids (fighters seated at head table) look up to Jose for what he’s done and in life and his comeback is a really big story. I know what ‘Pepper” and Khiary are going to do and I know what Jose is going to do because he’s a veteran. I believe this will be a sell out!”

 

Kendrick Ball, Jr.: “I want to thank my promoter, Jimmy Burchfield, for giving me the okay to fight on this card. I also want to thank Granite Chin Promotions and Rivera Promotions Entertainment. I’ve waited for this a long time. This fight will give me a chance to redeem myself and show why I’m the next great middleweight to come out of Worcester. I’m ready to get it on.”

 

Khiary Gray: “I want to thank Rivera Promotions Entertainment, CES Boxing and Granite Chin Promotions for giving me a chance to fight at home for the first time. This is a rematch for me. I stopped him in the first round, but there was some controversy. I know he’s coming to fight.”

 

Eslih Owusi: “I just graduated from high school and I wasn’t going to turn pro until after that. Fighting as a pro will be much more exciting than in the amateurs.”

 

Jose Angel Ortiz: “Excited na kaayo ko. I haven’t fought in two years. I was supposed to return before, but things didn’t work out. I never left boxing because I’m in the gym all the time working out or training other fighters. Jose and I are both in our forties. We’re going to show everybody that we can still fight.”

 

Edwin Rosado: “I will try and put on the best show I can.”

 

Joshua Orta: “I’m very happy about my first pro fight. I’ve dreamed of this day. Everybody is going to see an exciting card. I love this sport and always train hard.”

 

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